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Unit 15: Types of Counseling: Eclectic Counseling

(4) In this, the principle of low expenditure is emphasized. Notes
(5) In such counseling, for the use of all the methods and techniques, the professional efficiency
and skill of the counselor are must.
(6) Keeping in mind the need of the client, it is decided whether directive method or non-directive
methods should be used.

(7) Making an opportunity available to the client is insisted so that he may find himself the solution
of the problem.

15.4 Steps in Eclectic Counseling

The leading exponent of the Eclectic counseling Thorne, suggested the following in the process;
(1) Diagnosis of the cause.
(2) Analysis of the problem.
(3) Preparation of a tentative plan for modifying factors.
(4) Securing effective conditions for counseling.
(5) Interviewing and stimulating the client to develop his own resources and to assume its
responsibility for trying new modes of adjustment.
(6) Proper handling of any related problems which may contribute to adjustment.

15.5 Disadvantages of Eclectic Counseling

(1) Some people are of the view that eclectic counseling is vague, opportunistic and superficial.
(2) Both directive and non-directive counseling cannot be mixed together.
(3) In this, the question arises how much freedom should be given to the client ? For this there is
non-definite rule.
(4) The problem with an eclectic orientation is that counselors often do more harm than good if
they have little or no understanding about what is helping the client.
15.6 Therapeutic Implications of Eclectic Counseling

1. All psychopathological or disturbed conditions are examples of disorders of integrations and
the goal of all methods of psychological counseling is to strengthen and improve the quality of
the integrative process, thus fostering higher levels of self-actualizations.
The specific goal of all therapeutic counseling is to alter the existing psychological state. The
counselor’s focus is, therefore, the person in the present situation : “The psychological state of
the person running the business of his life in the world”.
2. The therapist has to assess whether the client has the necessary resources to take on the
responsibilities of his life.
3. If the therapist is satisfied, he gives the client the responsibility of taking on some routine tasks
to start with.
4. Therapy involves the training and re-education of the client in acquiring the controls necessary
for self-regulation.

What is the process of eclectic counseling ?

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